Long before Colorado was colonized, Indigenous peoples from Mexico to Montana and beyond had been cultivating the Three Sisters for thousands of years. Corn, beans, and squash grown together in
💰 Available funding: $500,000 for Colorado food pantries📌 Grant requests: $5,000 – $30,000📅 Application deadline: September 10, 2025, at 5 p.m. MST📢 Notifications: October 15 – 20 Colorado’s Community Food
The tragic accident at Prospect Valley Dairy in Keenesburg last week claimed the lives of six farmworkers – people whose daily labor sustains Colorado’s food system, helping move food from
For Coloradans of all identities, food is not just nourishment; it’s a celebration of culture, an expression of joy, and a tool for resistance and cultural preservation. For immigrant and LGBTQIA2+ communities, food has long served as both a lifeline and a love language—a way to hold on to heritage, resist marginalization, and cultivate community. There is no better place to witness that intersection than at the table.
This Juneteenth, we celebrate the day that marked the end of slavery in the United States as well as reflect on the deep connections between racial justice and food justice. Join us in uplifting Black voices — applauding their leadership and successes, and honoring their resilience and perseverance in the face of ongoing adversity within and beyond our food system.
As May comes to a close, we want to honor Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month—and the cultures and contributions of AAPI communities across Colorado and
We’re speaking out against the federal cancellation of $1.13 billion in investments meant to support local farmers, schools, and food banks and pantries through the Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement (LFPA) and Local Food for Schools (LFS) programs.
As allies of our immigrant and refugee communities, we pledge to defend dignity, center people’s safety, and demand justice. We’ll also continue to share resources for communities and organizations so they know their rights and can protect personal information.
March 3, 2025
In the summer of 2024, the Colorado Blueprint to End Hunger conducted an internal equity assessment to evaluate its practices and identify opportunities for growth in achieving equity. This work underscores the organization’s commitment to dismantling systemic barriers and fostering a food system that is just, responsive, and sustainable for all Coloradans.
February 18, 2025
In today’s challenging climate, immigrant-serving organizations must be equipped to protect themselves and their communities. Join the Colorado Blueprint to End Hunger and the Immigrant Response Group for a virtual training all about safeguarding your organization on February 24, March 3, or April 1.
